Results

For the second year in a row, the William Smith College rowing team's varsity eight earned a spot on the podium at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. The Herons turned in a third place showing in the collegiate eights to bring home a bronze medal to go with last season's silver medal.

"I am really pleased with today's results," Head Coach Sandra Chu said. "The boat is on a fantastic trajectory right now--they improve every practice, commit to the many small ways to choose speed in their lives away from the boathouse, and exhibit exceptional character every day."

Sophomore coxswain Susan Tuvell, senior stroke Katie Paige, sophomore Grace Hutton, senior Lauren Blake-Whitney, senior Sinead Reilly, senior Alyssa Trebilcock, senior Libby Hughes, first-year Catherine Wolf-Rodda, and junior bow Morgan Burgess were fourth through the first time check, but moved up to third by second check at the Weld Boathouse. The Herons slipped back to fourth at the Cambridge Boat Club, but produced a strong sprint to finish in third place.

William Smith covered the 4,800-meter course in 18:02.46, 14.31 seconds behind second place Trinity (Conn.) and 15.7 seconds behind the winner, Division II's Grand Valley State. Ithaca was fourth, 29.36 in arrears of the Herons, with 2012 NCAA Division III runner-up Bates placing fifth. Defending national champion Williams was ninth.

William Smith will wrap up its fall slate on Saturday, Oct. 26, when they compete in the Head of the Fish Regatta in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.